San Ysidro Ranch | California Wineries and Santa Barbara Country Vacations
TRAVEL DETAILS

Transportation:

Airport: Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (15 miles)

Airport Transfers: Taxis are available at the airport

Driving directions:
From Los Angeles: Take US Highway 101 North to Santa Barbara. Exit on San Ysidro Road. Turn right. Proceed on San Ysidro Road for about one mile. Turn right on San Ysidro Lane.

From San Francisco: Take US Highway 101 South to Santa Barbara. Exit on San Ysidro Road. Turn left. Proceed on San Ysidro Road for about one mile. Turn right on San Ysidro Lane.

Nearby Cities: Los Angeles (90 miles)

Time Zone: PST

Official Currency: U.S. Dollar

Arrival & Departure: 3:00 pm check in; 12:00 noon check out

Climate: Seasonal

Local Attractions:

  • Santa Barbara Community Only an hour and a half north of Los Angeles, on the coast between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, Santa Barbara, often referred to as the "American Riviera" has long been a destination for serenity and relaxation. Whether strolling through downtown's Farmer's Market or admiring the history of the Santa Barbara mission, Santa Barbara offers a variety of events and locations to enjoy year round. The Concierge at San Ysidro Ranch will gladly arrange for a variety of activities and events, including biking along the waterfront, kayaking, sailing, hiking and horseback riding, for you to enjoy during your stay.

  • Guided Hiking For years, San Ysidro Ranch has provided guests with the opportunity to experience the Santa Barbara region and indulge in the stunning panoramic views of the Santa Ynez Mountains and Channel Islands. Our Concierge can arrange for a hiking adventure through the 17 miles of trails in the Santa Ynez foothills or up the coast at Refugio State Beach.

  • Santa Barbara Beaches The mild weather year round makes Santa Barbara a paradise for outdoor activities and lounging at the beautiful beaches. Please inquire at the front desk for additional beach locations.

  • Butterfly Beach Located only ten minutes from the Ranch, Butterfly Beach is one of the best local beaches to relax and enjoy the quite sounds of the waves and experience the cool breezes from the Pacific Ocean.

  • Santa Barbara Museum of Art Founded in 1941, the Santa Barbara Museum of Art is a unique museum, centrally located in downtown Santa Barbara, that features an eclectic collection of Asian, Contemporary, French and English 19th and early 20th Century Art. www.sbmuseart.org

  • Santa Barbara Mission The Santa Barbara Mission is the tenth California mission founded by the Spanish Franciscans in 1786 and is today a monument to the cultural diversity of Santa Barbara's history. www.sbmission.org

  • Santa Barbara Botanical Gardens With over 65 acres and over five miles of paths, the Santa Barbara Botanical Gardens is a renowned garden that features an amazing collection of California flora with eight different habitats representing various regions throughout California, including redwood forests, oak and canyon woodlands, meadows and deserts. www.santabarbarabotanicgarden.com

  • Water Sports & Adventures With the spectacular year-round weather and picturesque views of the Channel Islands, Santa Barbara is the ideal location to enjoy a variety of ocean activities. Spend an afternoon sailing the Santa Barbara Channel, observing the magnificent Pacific Gray Whales, kayaking through crisp waters or parasailing the Santa Barbara coastline. The Ranch looks forward to arranging your water adventure, please contact the front desk for further information. www.totalsantabarbara.com

Wineries

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY

Andrew Murray Vineyards: PO Box 718, Los Olivos, CA 93441; 6701 Foxen Canyon Rd., Los Olivos; T 805.686.9604
Tours, tasting by appointment only

Babcock Vineyards: 5175 Highway 246, Lompoc, CA 93436; T 805.736.1455
Tasting, sales 10:30-4 Sat. & Sun. Friday by appointment; picnic area

Beckmen Vineyards: P.O. Box 542, Los Olivos, CA 93441; 2670 Ontiveros Rd., Los Olivos; T 805.688.8664
Tasting, sales 11-5 daily; picnic area

Bedford Thompson Winery & Vineyard: 9303 Alisos Canyon Rd., Los Alamos, CA 93440; T 805.344.2107
Tasting, sales 10-5 Sat. & Sun. or by appointment; picnic area

The Brander Vineyard: PO Box 92, Los Olivos, CA 93441; Hwy. 154 at Roblar Ave., Los Olivos; T 805.688.2455
Tasting, sales 10-5 daily; picnic area; tours by appointment only

Buttonwood Farm Winery: PO Box 1007, Solvang, CA 93464; 1500 Alamo Pintado Rd., Solvang; T 805.688.3032
Tasting, sales 11-5 daily

Bryon Vineyard & Winery: 5350 Tepusquet Rd., Santa Maria, CA 93454; T 805.937.7288
Tours, tasting, sales 10-4 daily; picnic area

Cambria Winery & Vineyard: 5475 Chardonnay Ln., Santa Maria, CA 93454; T 805.937.8091

Carey Cellars: 1711 Alamo Pintado Road, Solvang, CA 93463; T 805.688.8554
Tours, tasting, sales 10-4 daily, 10-5 Sat. & Sun. in summer; picnic area

Chimere: 547 W. Betteravia, Unit D, Santa Maria, CA 93455; T 805.922.9097
Winery visits by appointment; tastings at 2531 Grand Ave., Los Olivos 11-6 daily

Cottonwood Canyon Vineyard: Orcutt-Garey & Old Dominion Roads, Santa Maria
Tasting, sales 11-6 weekends, holidays; other times by appointment.
Winery: 4330 Santa Fe Rd., PO Box 3459, San Luis Obispo, CA 93403; T 805.549.WINE

Melville Vineyards & Winery: 5185 East Hwy 246, Lompoc, CA 93436; T 805.735.7030
Tasting/Sales 11-4 daily

WINERY VISITS BY APPOINTMENT

Fess Parker Winery: PO Box 908, Los Olivos, CA 93441, 6200 Foxen Canyon Rd., Los Olivos; T 805.688.1545
Tasting, sales 10-4 daily; picnic area

Fiddlehead Cellars: 1667 Oak St., Suite B, Davis, CA 95616; T 916.756.4550
Tasting, sales: 2531 Grand Ave., Los Olivos, 11-6 daily

Firestone Vineyard: PO Box 244, Los Olivos, CA 93441, 5017 Zaca Station Rd., Los Olivos: T 805.688.3940
Tours, tasting, sales 10-4 daily; picnic area

Foxen Vineyard: Rt. 1, Box 144A, Foxen Canyon Rd., Santa Maria, CA 93454; T 805.937.4251
Tasting, sales 12-4 Sat. & Sun. when wines are available

The Gainey Vineyard: PO Box 910, Santa Ynez, CA 93460, 3950 East Highway 246, Santa Ynez; T 805.688.0558
Tours, tasting, sales 10-5 daily; picnic area

Jaffurs Wine Cellars: PO Box 1452, Summerland, CA 93067, T 805.962.8043
Tasting, sales: 2531 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos, 11-6 daily

John Kerr Wines: PO Box 7539, Santa Maria, CA93456; T 805.688.5337
Tasting, sales: 2905 Grand Ave., Los Olivos, 11-6 daily

Lane Tanner: Rt. 1, Box 144A, Santa Maria, CA 93454; T 805.934.0230
Tasting, sales: 2531 Grand Ave., Los Olivos, 11-6 daily

Los Olivos Vintners/Austin Cellars: PO Box 636, Los Olivos, CA 93441, 2923 Grand Ave., Los Olivos; T 805.688.9665
Tasting, sales 11-6 daily

McKeon-Phillips Winery: 1760 Laguna, Oceano, CA CA 93445; T 805.489.5519

Meridian Vineyards: PO Box 3289, Paso Robles, CA 93447; 7000 Hwy. 46 East, Paso Robles; T 805.237.6000
Tasting, sales: 10-5 daily except Tues.; picnic area

Morovino: 1736 Calle Cerro, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, T805.682.9830
Tasting, sales: 2531 Grand Ave., Los Olivos, 11-6 daily

Mosby Winery: PO Box 1849, Buellton, CA 93427, 9496 Santa Rosa Rd., Buellton; T 805.688.2415
Tasting, sales, gifts 10-4 daily, 10-5 Sat. & Sun.; picnic area

Presidio Winery: 105 E. De La Guerra, #6, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; T 805.965.9463
Tasting, sales: 1539 Mission Drive, Solvang, 10-5 daily

Qupe Wine Cellars/Au Bon Climat: PO Box 440, Los Olivos, CA 93441; T 805.688.2477
Tasting, sales: 2531 and 2905 Grand Ave., Los Olivos, 11-6 daily

Rancho Sisquoc: Rt. 1, Box 147, Foxen Canyon Rd., Santa Maria, CA 93454; T 805.934.4332
Tours, tasting, sales 10-4 daily; picnic area

Sanford Winery: 7250 Santa Rosa Rd., Buellton, CA 93427; T 805.688.3300
Tasting, sales 11-4 daily; picnic area

Santa Barbara Winery: 202 Anacapa St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101; t 805.963.3633
Tours, tasting, sales, gifts 10-5 daily; picnic area

Santa Ynez Winery: 343 North Refugio Rd., Santa Ynez, CA 93460; T 805.688.8381
Tours, tasting, sales, gifts 10-5 daily; picnic area

Also at Ventura Harbor Village: 1591 Spinnaker Dr. #207, Ventura, CA; T 805.644.WINE
Tasting, sales 8:30-6 daily

Stearns Wharf Vintners: 217 Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; T 805.966.6624
Tasting, sales, gifts 9-9 daily

Also at Copenhagen Cellars, 448 Alisal Rd., Solvang; T 805.688.4218
Tasting, sales, gifts 10-5 daily

Sunstone Vineyards & Winery: 125 North Refugio Rd., Santa Ynez, CA 93460; T 805.688.WINE
Tasting, sales 10-4 daily; picnic area

Whitcraft Winery: 3022 Lomita Rd., Santa Barbara, CA 93105; T 805.569.9500
Tasting, sales: 2531 Grand Ave., Los Olivos, 11-6 daily

Zaca Mesa Winery: PO Box 899, Los Olivos, CA 93441; 6905 Foxen Canyon Rd., Los Olivos; T 805.688.9339
Tours, tasting, sales, gifts 10-4 daily; picnic area